THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of Coachella Valley residents has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County to prevent the Thermal Ranch project, the Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability announced on Tuesday.
The Thermal Ranch project is a massive 619-acre development centered around a 231-acre luxury equestrian center that will provide a new, permanent home for the Desert International Horse Park.
It’s set to be located on Harrison Street and 62nd Avenue in Thermal, a couple of miles down the road from the horse park’s current location. It is 30% larger than the current horse park.
According to developers, the project will also include 110 custom estate homes, 161 single-family homes, 191 condominiums, workforce housing, an RV park, and a future phase consisting of a hotel, resort condominiums, and a retail/entertainment center…